Playa Colorado Surf Break

Lat Long: 11.41° N 86.05° W

Playa Colorado Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 10 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Playa Colorado sea temperature is
29.0° C
0.7° 

Playa Colorado surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Playa Colorado surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period, SW swell with 331 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Colorado this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Playa Colorado in the next 16 days are 0.9m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful12PM (Sat 11th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Colorado over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds.

Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
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Rating
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1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SW
12
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.4
SW
19
0.6
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.5
SW
18
0.6
SSW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.5
SW
16
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
220
220
239
302
326
257
261
140
82
186
186
133
144
180
152
127
211
125
142
145
140
Wind (km/h)
35
ENE
30
E
30
ENE
30
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
40
ENE
40
ENE
45
ENE
35
ENE
35
NE
35
ENE
35
ENE
40
ENE
40
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
Wind State
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
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off
off
cross-off
off
off
High Tide
10:10AM2.31m
10:48PM1.91m
11:15AM2.37m
11:56PM1.99m
12:20PM2.44m
1:02AM2.11m
1:22PM2.53m
2:02AM2.25m
2:20PM2.60m
2:58AM2.39m
3:14PM2.64m
3:51AM2.51m
4:06PM2.63m
Low Tide
4:45PM0.48m
4:47AM0.53m
5:50PM0.39m
5:55AM0.46m
6:53PM0.27m
7:01AM0.37m
7:51PM0.14m
8:03AM0.27m
8:45PM0.04m
9:00AM0.20m
9:36PM-0.03m
9:55AM0.16m
10:24PM-0.04m
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Temp °C
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28
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Feels °C
30
30
28
26
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26
26
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28
25
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25
27
23
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27
24
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Information about the Playa Colorado Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Playa Colorado provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa Colorado can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa Colorado surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Playa Colorado) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Playa Colorado may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Tola Province? If you are looking for accommodation near Playa Colorado, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Tola Province, consider staying in Rivas which is 24 km (15 miles) away. Other places in and around Tola Province where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include San Juan del Sur which is 27 km (17 miles) away, Nandaime, Jinotepe and Diriamba.

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